Tried using this with the Rode VXLR adapter and my Zoom H6. I only hear sound when it's half-in. How do I fix this?
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I don't believe this will work with that setup. This mic is designed for the wireless transmitter packs (Sony & Sennheiser) where you actually screw the end of the mic into the transmitter pack to make the proper connection.
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I'm just curious if you've tried recording something on the video setting and playing it back on your computer to see if the sound comes out. The "speaker" or playback on the cameras are piss poor, not that they should be anything great, but it might be possible that you can't hear it on the camera but the sound pics up on video and you can hear it on playback. Hope that made some sense. I hope it works out for you.
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I'm using the "Rode VIDEOMIC Directional Shotgun Mic w/Mount" with my canon hg10. Is not that expensive, exhibits low noise and offers a switchable high pass filter to reduce unwanted low frequency rumble. I truly recommend you this product.
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This headset has a 4 pin mini xlr connector. It also requires phantom power which is provided by the belt pack. I don't think the Zoom has that type of connector for the external input.
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I am a Nikon user but the Rode was recommended by two different videographer friends who are in the business.. Put on your hotshoe, plug into camera input and switch on.. This is my first project... Note ambient sounds and birds chirping... Client was thrilled! http://youtu.be/i79Bcz4WWBM
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Frederico, i got an extension cable from the following vendor when i bought a bundle from him. Check to see if he will sell you an extension cable outside the bundle. This is absolutely essential, because the original cable for the RODE is relatively short. That said, the mic is great . . . Good luck.Rode smartLav bundle with vampire clip and extension cable
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I have the same camera and am having the same problem. I just bought this and just received it. I have tried everything I can think of to no avail. Maybe it just doesn't work with the Rebel XS like it says it does.
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I never try Rode mic, in Shure product manual told it need to turn the camera volume to lowest level then would has best result, hope it can help.
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Thanks to your suggestion I plugged a Logitech camera/microphone into one of the usb ports (the one on the left side) and sound tested ok as did camera. That should rule out some parts of the machine (like the sound card I think). Anyone able to do this as well?
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Hey, I haven't really heard one yet, but if your camera has a 3.5mm headphone jack, don't use the included 1/4" to 3.5mm adapter because it is cheap and it may make some noise. You can purchase a quality adapter on eBay, Amazon, or Radio Shack.Hope this helps!! ;)
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I have a slight noise on mine only when using the onboard microphone. Since I do not use this microphone, it is not an issue. I have hung a rode NTG 2 on the camera and recorded sound as close to the lens as the internal microphone. Not an issue. All Camcorders do this...... Manual operation will eliminate the noise as well. Good Luck!
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No not really, i had the same problem with this, there might be a solution somewhere, but I haven't found any. I just use an external audio recorder with Xlr inputs, I don't use these adapters anymore
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I've never noticed mine to make any noise at all. When I checked again just now, I put my ear right up to the camera and could barely hear a little hum.
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Could be the Connecting cord attached to the mic, or a Program error within the Mic, or If you have a Linux Like me, Incompatibility issues, It's been a while since I used this mic and It only really worked with my Camera. I'd Say purchase a Different Mic, or experiment connecting it to other devices, and if you have another Connector cord try that too. Hope that Helps
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Having recently gotten a G11, I was perplexed by this problem as well, saw this post, hit the up arrow on video playback, and voila: sound at last. Somehow I'd missed this instruction on page 33 of the manual: "press the [up arrow & down arrow of the wheel] to adjust the volume." Makes sense, though not so intuitive. One point I'd offer: on my G11 it doesn't matter whether I have operational sounds (shutter, startup, etc.) on mute or at a low setting. Playback audio can still be heard provided one taps the up arrow button. If a number of other people have had the same problem, Canon might want to add this instruction to the troubleshooting pages in the back of the manual.
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Check the battery, and then check the audio settings on the camera. I have the same camera and the mic works great.
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Go to youtube and look up the video, they show you exactly how it works.If yours doesn't work like in the vid, send it back immediately for a refund/exchange.